Learn a Chinese Character - 盯

Chinese Character: (Dīng - Stare; Watch Closely)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Eye radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes: 7)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从目(眼睛),丁声(dīng,表音)。本义指专注地看(如"盯视"),现也指密切监视(如"盯梢")(Phonetic-semantic character: "目" (eye) + "丁" (phonetic). Originally meant "watch intently", now means "close surveillance".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dīng (First tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The teacher is watching the students closely. 老师正盯着学生们。

Security cameras monitor the area 24/7. 监控摄像头全天候盯这个区域。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "目" (eye) + "丁" (nail) → Eyes fixed like a nail's point. 组合“目”+“丁”→ 目光如钉子尖端般专注。

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